useful links and contacts

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www.barcouncil.org.uk

The professional body for all barristers in England Wales. There's guidance here for the public on what a barrister does and how to find one.

https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/for-the-public/search-a-barristers-record/the-barristers-register.html

A search facility showing barristers who are authorised to practice and their disciplinary history

www.lawsociety.org.uk

The professional body for solicitors in England and Wales. A useful website to find a solicitor and legal resources 

https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/bar-council-services/for-the-public/direct-access-portal.html

Details from the Bar Council about members of the public accessing a barrister

www.weareadvocate.org.uk

A charity where you can access free legal assistance from barristers.

www.law.com

A collection of legal publications from across the world including Legal Week.

www.bailii.org

An excellent resource to find British and Irish case law and legislation, EU case law and other law related material.

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office

A very useful resource from the UK Government for all matters relating to IP

www.credithire.org.uk

A very useful resource relating to credit hire